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Hamann Crafts Even Racier Lamborghini Murcielago

Tuner Hamann is known for its prowess in further improving what are already some of the world's fastest and most exciting cars. The latest effort is the Hamann-ized Lamborghini Murcielago LP640, which it calls "a stealth bomber on four wheels" and "one of the most masculine-looking sports cars."

Hamann Lamborghini MurcielagoHamann starts with aerodynamic modifications, adding a front spoiler and rear wing, as well as a two-part front wing, two-part rear diffuser, side sills and central running air box on the roof, which it says "brings back memories" of the Lamborghini Diablo GT-R. All are available in the customer's choice of fiberglass or carbon-Kevlar.

A double-pipe stainless sport rear silencer is intended to give the car a sportier look and a racetrack sound, or in the poetic words of Hamann, to herald "the arrival of the blood-curdling steer." A sport metallic catalytic converter is available.

Hamann's "Edition Race" 20-inch alloy wheels with a Y-spoke design are fitted to the Lamborghini. Inside, there's a "carbon look" interior and a lavish leather interior and choice of electronic gadgetry to each customer's specifications.

Complete information is available at the Hamann Web site.

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Chrysler's Numbers Game Will Gift a Sebring to One Lucky Newborn Baby

Chrysler is running a most unusual numbers game with its Sebring. The "Chrysler Sebring Bundle of Joy Sweepstakes" will award a new Sebring to one lucky family that delivers a newborn baby at the time closest to 2:03:04 a.m. on May 6, 2007.

Chrysler Sebring Yes, that's 2:03:04 on 05/06/07. The sequence of numbers won't happen in the calendar again for more than a century.
Chrysler is counting the "winning time" as that exact moment in the time zone in which the baby is born, and the stipulation is that the winner must be a licensed driver and the parent or legal guardian of the infant.
In the event that more than one baby is born at this exact time and, more important, that his or her parents enter the Chrysler contest, a random drawing will determine the winner.
The doubtless sleep-deprived new parents have until June 15 to mail in a birth certificate that proves their claim to the prize. Full details are at the Bundle of Joy Web site.

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Lada Priora

TOGLIATTI, Russia — The new Lada Priora has gone on sale in Russia. This is the first attempt from Russia's biggest carmaker to change its image as a producer of ultra-cheap family cars. The new sedan retails for around $11,000 and is squarely aimed at such local bestsellers as the Renault Logan and the Hyundai Accent.

avtovaz Lada Prioraavtovaz Lada Priora 2The car was originally introduced at the 2003 Moscow Auto Show with a tentative production launch penned for 2005. Even though the car is a thorough revamp of the now 13-year-old 110-series, it took a bit more time than expected to iron out quality issues, so the introduction date was postponed at least three times.

The styling of the midsize sedan, which measures 169.3 inches long by 70.9 inches wide, is not the latest word in design — but, considering the source, it does not look too outdated. Its interior is the work of Italian design consultant Carcerano. For export, the Priora will have a 1.6-liter gasoline engine that passes Euro 4 emissions control regulations, allowing it to be sold in most European markets. Airbags will be offered, although only as an option. Electric windows and an adjustable steering column add to the relative modernity of the new model.

So far only the sedan version has been launched, but wagon and coupe versions are also planned to join the lineup. Eventually the Priora should replace its donor, the 110-series, which had been Lada's Western European export model along with the Niva SUV before the Kalina appeared in 2006.

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